Coffee exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of coffee by Kenya reached $313.2 million in 2024 (59.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 16% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $313.2M | 59.5K t |
| 2023 | $270.2M | 53.4K t |
| 2022 | $341.1M | 55.4K t |
| 2021 | $264.1M | 44.8K t |
| 2020 | $234.6M | 49.1K t |
| 2019 | $225.6M | 55.1K t |
| 2018 | $250.6M | 53.8K t |
| 2017 | $246.0M | 44.4K t |
Where Kenya exports coffee to
The largest buyer markets were United States (18%), Belgium (14%), Germany (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, Finland grew fastest (+137% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $55.8M | 18% |
| Belgium | $43.2M | 14% |
| Germany | $40.5M | 13% |
| Sweden | $20.0M | 6.4% |
| Switzerland | $15.4M | 4.9% |
| South Korea | $15.4M | 4.9% |
| Netherlands | $11.1M | 3.5% |
| Finland | $10.1M | 3.2% |
| Norway | $9.3M | 3% |
| Australia | $8.6M | 2.8% |
Product types under HS 0901
| 0901.11 | Green coffee beans | 95% |
| 0901.21 | Roasted coffee beans | 3.6% |
| 0901.12 | Decaffeinated green coffee | 0.8% |
| 0901.90 | Coffee husks and substitutes | 0.3% |
| 0901.22 | Roasted decaffeinated coffee | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0901.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.27 per kg, close to the world average of $5.43.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Coffee imports to Kenya
Kenya imported $14.9 million of coffee in 2024 (3.4 thousand tonnes). Uganda alone supplied 76% of it. Among the main suppliers, Uganda grew fastest (+244% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $11.3M | 76% |
| DR Congo | $1.8M | 12% |
| Brazil | $951K | 6.4% |
| Guatemala | $284K | 1.9% |
| Tanzania | $116K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $96K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $93K | 0.6% |
| Portugal | $77K | 0.5% |
| Rwanda | $70K | 0.5% |
| China | $57K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya coffee exports (HS 0901): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 0901: Coffee, whether or not roasted or decaffeinated; husks and skins; coffee substitutes containing coffee in any proportion.
Common questions
What is the value of coffee exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported coffee worth $313.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 59.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 197 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries buy coffee from Kenya?
The United States was the largest buyer with 18% of the value ($55.8 million), followed by Belgium (14%) and Germany (13%). The top three together account for 45%, out of 98 buyer countries in total. Finland grew fastest among the top ten, up 137% on the year.
What is the average export price of coffee per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.27 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $5.43 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of coffee from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $246.0 million in 2017 to $313.2 million in 2024, an increase of 27%. The peak was 2022 at $341.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $268.2 million a year.
Does Kenya also import coffee?
Yes. Kenya imported $14.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Uganda, the DR Congo and Brazil. On balance Kenya is a net exporter of this product, by about $298.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for coffee?
The HS code for coffee is heading 0901. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 0901.11 (95% of the value) and 0901.21 (4%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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